CVE-2025-29635
CVE-2025-29635 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-823x Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2026-04-24). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 87% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2026-04-24)
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-14821
- EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2026-04-24)
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Dlink Dir-823x Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A command injection vulnerability in D-Link DIR-823X 240126 and 240802 allows an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary commands on remote devices by sending a POST request to /goform/set_prohibiting via the corresponding function, triggering remote command execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-29635?
- A command injection vulnerability in D-Link DIR-823X 240126 and 240802 allows an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary commands on remote devices by sending a POST request to /goform/set_prohibiting via the corresponding function, triggering remote command execution.
- How severe is CVE-2025-29635?
- CVE-2025-29635 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-29635 being actively exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2025-29635 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2026-04-24, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-29635?
- CVE-2025-29635 primarily affects Dlink Dir-823x Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-29635?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
- Does CVE-2025-29635 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-29635 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-14821. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2026-04-24).
- When was CVE-2025-29635 published?
- CVE-2025-29635 was published on 2025-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/mono7s/Dir-823x/blob/main/set_prohibiting/set_prohibiting.md
- https://www.akamai.com/blog/security-research/2026/apr/cve-2025-29635-mirai-campaign-targets-d-link-devices
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-29635
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-823x_firmware:240126:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-823x_firmware:240802:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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